Name: Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil; 6 medium red bell peppers, (chopped); 2 medium onions, (chopped); 1 cup low-sodium organic vegetable broth; 3 cloves garlic, (finely chopped); 1 tsp. dried basil; 1 tsp. dried oregano; 1 small serrano pepper, cut in half, seeds and veins removed, finely chopped (optional)

Tired of traditional pasta sauce? Then try this Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce that will knock your workout socks off.

Instead of tomatoes, this sauce uses red bell peppers as the base and incorporates oregano, basil, and garlic for savory flavor and serrano pepper for a hit of heat.

This recipe makes 13 servings, so whip up a batch and you have a delicious sauce at the ready for your meal-prepped lunches or a fast, healthy dinner.

4.1 from 20 votes

Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

Course Condiment

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 22 mins

Total Time 37 mins

Servings 13 servings, about 1/3 cup each

Calories 33 kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive oil
6 medium red bell peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup low-sodium organic vegetable broth
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 small serrano pepper, cut in half, seeds and veins removed, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add bell peppers and onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until soft.
Add broth, garlic, basil, and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; gently boil, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until peppers are very tender.
Place pepper mixture and chile (if desired) in blender, in small batches; cover with lid and a kitchen towel. Blend until smooth.*

Recipe Notes

Blend small batches of hot liquids in blender or food processor since they expand during the blending process, therefore increasing the chance of overflowing.

*Before blending hot liquids, check your manufacturer's guidelines and safety instructions, as some blenders may not be intended for such use.

Serve this sauce with spiralized zucchini (or other veggie) or veggie noodles (like shirataki). Make sure you add the appropriate container.

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Red Pepper Pasta Sauce

Amount Per Serving (1 serving (not including noodles))

Calories 33 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 14mg1%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%